💊 Taking Atorvastatin? 15 Possible Side Effects to Know About

Atorvastatin is a widely used statin that lowers LDL cholesterol and helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Most people tolerate it well, but side effects can occur.

Possible side effects

1. Muscle aches or pain
2. Muscle cramps
3. Muscle weakness
4. Joint or back pain
5. Headache
6. Dizziness
7. Tiredness or weakness
8. Nausea or indigestion
9. Constipation or diarrhea
10. Sleep problems
11. Numbness or tingling
12. Memory problems — reported with statins, although these effects are uncommon and can have many other causes.
13. Blurred or altered vision
14. Changes in liver blood tests
15. Increased blood glucose in some people.

These symptoms don’t necessarily mean atorvastatin is responsible. Many are relatively nonspecific and can result from other medicines, illnesses, aging, or other causes.